Multiple choice general knowledge

What city was completely destroyed when Mont Pelee erupted in May of 1902?

  1. Saint Pierre, Martinique.

  2. Montreal, Canada.

  3. Rio, Brazil.

  4. Nice, France

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Explanation

Mount Pelée erupted on May 8, 1902, completely destroying Saint Pierre, Martinique - then the capital city. Within minutes, the pyroclastic flows killed approximately 30,000 people, leaving only two survivors. The city was known as the 'Paris of the Caribbean' before the eruption.